Sorghum Mill
Artist
Herschel C. Logan
(American, 1901 - 1990)
Dateca. 1930s
MediumWood engraving on machine-made, cream wove paper
DimensionsImage: 4 7/8 × 7 inches (12.38 × 17.78 cm)
Sheet: 7 5/16 × 8 3/4 inches (18.5 × 22.3 cm)
Framed: 13 1/4 × 14 3/4 × 5/8 inches (33.66 × 37.47 × 1.59 cm)
Sheet: 7 5/16 × 8 3/4 inches (18.5 × 22.3 cm)
Framed: 13 1/4 × 14 3/4 × 5/8 inches (33.66 × 37.47 × 1.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of American Century Services, LLC
Object number2019.57.6
SignedEngraved in block in LR corner: "L" within square. In graphite pencil, below the image at right, "Herschel C. Logan".
InscribedIn graphite, below image at left, "Sorghum
Mill"
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DescriptionThis black and white print depicts a horse-powered sorghum mill. The horse is at left, walking in a circular path around the central part of the mill, pulling long circular levers attached to its harness that crank the mill as the horse walks. A farmer stands to the right of the mill, behind a bucket and next to a pile of cut sorghum. Planted grasses are standing behind the scene with a small building behind them at the far right of the scene and tall, dark trees rise behind the crop as well, positioned behind the horse.Exhibition History
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